Sales Business Development Internships
Sales business development internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on experience building pipelines and closing deals, mentorship from working sales professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Technology & Software, with BD, ALSTON, and Freeman among the employers posting roles now.
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About Us
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
TFC Summer Internship Experience - May 24th to July 30th
Are you a student interested in sales, building client relationships, and partnering with clients to bring incredible live experiences to life? Join The Freeman Company for a 10-week summer internship experience where you'll gain hands-on exposure to the live events industry. You'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside industry professionals, build your network, and participate in professional development throughout the summer. As an intern within Growth, you'll work alongside our sales and client teams to learn how Freeman identifies new opportunities, develops solutions, builds lasting client relationships, and grows our business.
Depending on your role, you may support:
- Business Development: Help identify new clients and opportunities, build sales pipelines, and develop solutions that connect client needs with The Freeman Company’s services
- Client Relationships: Support teams responsible for strengthening existing client partnerships, retaining business, and identifying opportunities to expand the services we provide
- Client Solutions: Work alongside sales, operations, and delivery teams to help turn client needs into solutions that can be successfully sold and delivered
This position will support Growth teams. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of:
- Dallas, TX
- Washington, DC
- Las Vegas, NV
- Orlando, FL
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
A Day in the Life in Growth
Your experience will vary based on your area, but you may:
- Research prospective clients, markets, and new business opportunities
- Support sales presentations, proposals, and client meetings
- Analyze client, market, and sales data to uncover growth opportunities
- Collaborate with sales, solutions, and delivery teams across The Freeman Company
- Gain exposure to how Freeman wins, retains, and grows client relationships
Education & Experience
What We're Looking For
We're looking for students who are excited by technology, enjoy hands-on environments, and want to explore a career in live event production. Ideal candidates are:
- Completing their college degree or program between December 2026 and May 2027
- Majors in Business, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or related programs
- Interested in sales, business development, client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities
- Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships, collaborating, and solving problems
- Comfortable analyzing information, managing multiple priorities, and working across teams
- Motivated to learn how The Freeman Company wins new business, grows existing accounts, and delivers solutions for clients
What We Offer
Program Benefits
As part of the TFC Summer Internship Experience, interns receive:
- Hands-on experience supporting real business and event operations
- Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry
- Professional development and learning experiences
- Opportunities to network with The Freeman Company leaders and industry professionals
- Connection with a broader summer intern community
- Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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About Us
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
TFC Summer Internship Experience - May 24th to July 30th
Are you a student interested in sales, building client relationships, and partnering with clients to bring incredible live experiences to life? Join The Freeman Company for a 10-week summer internship experience where you'll gain hands-on exposure to the live events industry. You'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside industry professionals, build your network, and participate in professional development throughout the summer. As an intern within Growth, you'll work alongside our sales and client teams to learn how Freeman identifies new opportunities, develops solutions, builds lasting client relationships, and grows our business.
Depending on your role, you may support:
- Business Development: Help identify new clients and opportunities, build sales pipelines, and develop solutions that connect client needs with The Freeman Company’s services
- Client Relationships: Support teams responsible for strengthening existing client partnerships, retaining business, and identifying opportunities to expand the services we provide
- Client Solutions: Work alongside sales, operations, and delivery teams to help turn client needs into solutions that can be successfully sold and delivered
This position will support Growth teams. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of:
- Dallas, TX
- Washington, DC
- Las Vegas, NV
- Orlando, FL
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
A Day in the Life in Growth
Your experience will vary based on your area, but you may:
- Research prospective clients, markets, and new business opportunities
- Support sales presentations, proposals, and client meetings
- Analyze client, market, and sales data to uncover growth opportunities
- Collaborate with sales, solutions, and delivery teams across The Freeman Company
- Gain exposure to how Freeman wins, retains, and grows client relationships
Education & Experience
What We're Looking For
We're looking for students who are excited by technology, enjoy hands-on environments, and want to explore a career in live event production. Ideal candidates are:
- Completing their college degree or program between December 2026 and May 2027
- Majors in Business, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or related programs
- Interested in sales, business development, client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities
- Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships, collaborating, and solving problems
- Comfortable analyzing information, managing multiple priorities, and working across teams
- Motivated to learn how The Freeman Company wins new business, grows existing accounts, and delivers solutions for clients
What We Offer
Program Benefits
As part of the TFC Summer Internship Experience, interns receive:
- Hands-on experience supporting real business and event operations
- Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry
- Professional development and learning experiences
- Opportunities to network with The Freeman Company leaders and industry professionals
- Connection with a broader summer intern community
- Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sales Business Development Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Sales Business Development Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, and structured sales cohorts often close before December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Setting a regular search cadence means you catch roles as soon as they open rather than after they fill.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for sales business development intern roles expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects, whether a mock pitch deck, a market sizing exercise, or a cold outreach sequence you built for a class, and make them accessible with a link so recruiters can review your thinking directly.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and increases the chances a recruiter already knows your name.
Practice your sales interview format out loud
Sales business development intern screens typically involve a role-play or mock cold call where you pitch a product to the interviewer. Practice the scenario out loud, explaining your approach and handling objections in real time. Interviewers weigh how you think and communicate under pressure as much as whether you close the hypothetical deal.
Target structured sales internship programs early
Larger companies run formal SDR or sales development cohorts built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit on a defined cycle, fill fast, and often prefer candidates who apply in the first wave. Identify the programs that match your timeline and apply as soon as the application window opens.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 44% of the sales business development internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Knowing your constraints upfront saves time and sharpens where you focus your applications.
Sales Business Development Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales business development internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A concrete artifact that helps you stand out is a documented case study or mock sales pitch deck showing your process and results. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales business development internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for sales business development interns is performance on real pipeline work, whether the team has headcount at offer time, and how early in your internship you signal interest. Position for it by delivering results, but don't count on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for sales business development internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so structured cohort programs often close before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the strongest shot.
Are sales business development internships paid?
Most professional sales business development internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some positions include commission or bonus structures on top of a base stipend. Listings show compensation details where the employer discloses them, so you can compare as you search.
What should a sales business development internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history: two or three documented projects that show your sales thinking, such as a mock pitch deck, a case study with a clear outcome, or a market research sample, including the tools you used and a link to the work. Add relevant coursework, keep it to one page, and put your most impressive project first.
Are there remote sales business development internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 56% of the sales business development internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a sales development representative (SDR) internship?
An SDR internship is a structured entry point into sales business development where interns focus specifically on prospecting, outreach, and qualifying leads rather than closing deals. Many larger companies run formal SDR intern cohorts designed for people new to sales. These programs recruit early, move quickly, and are competitive, so apply in the first wave when they open.
Can international students get sales business development internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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